Gagosian Gallery (New York), four sites and a great offering
The contents of their catalogue, their facilities, their exhibitions... all are key aspects in deciding which gallery is the best in the world, and not all experts would make the same choice. But for Juan Antonio Tinte, lecturer at the Complutense University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, the Gagosian Gallery deserves the top spot. With three sites in New York and another in Los Angeles, it is noted for showing works by major visual artists, and especially the American masters of the moment.
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The Saatchi Gallery (London), a guiding light for others
Its philosophy is to support young artists, giving them the chance to make their work known to the public. Today it is regarded as one of the most influential galleries due to its heterogeneity and its search for new talents to launch.
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Opera Gallery (Paris), room for everything
Though it has outlets in 11 cities, the Parisian site is notable for having one of the “best artistic offerings in the world”. It alternates thematic exhibitions with permanent ones in a unique setting, given over to a great range of arts.
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4.- Marlborough Fine Art, for everyone
Like some of its predecessors in this Top Ten, this gallery founded in 1946 has various sites – one in Madrid – and has the honour of representing some of the most highly regarded contemporary artists.
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5.- Annely Juda Fine Art (London), international artists
This gallery is based in London and represents contemporary British, European and international artists. Its halls have room both for contemporaries and for masters of the 20th century, specialising in Russian constructivism.
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6.- Galerie Bruno Bischofberger (Zurich), from Warhol to Barceló
This Swiss gallery’s catalogue includes works by Miquel Barceló and Andy Warhol among other top artists. Its “nose” for discovering new talents and backing good bets is very well known in the art world.
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7.- L&M Arts (New York), the product of a merger
L&M Arts emerged from a merger of the previous galleries of Robert Mnuchin and Dominique Lévy. The former contributed abstract expressionism and the latter a passion for contemporary art. They are now trendsetters in the field.
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8.- Jablonka Galerie (Cologne), a range of masters
The Jablonka Galerie is located in the German city of Cologne. Its halls contain works by masters such as Eric Fischl, Francesco Clemente and Andy Warhol.
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9.- Hans Mayer (Düsseldorf), huge sculptures
This venue became known in the 70s with Op Art, Kinetic Art and Contemporary Constructivism exhibitions. In 1971 it set up in Düsseldorf (Germany). As well as painting, one of its specialities is exterior sculpture.
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10.- Tomio Koyama (Tokyo and Kyoto), opening up the market
It has one site in Tokyo and another in Kyoto, from which it launches artists such as Yoshimoto Nara and Mika Ninagawa outside Japan. It does this through a strong presence at international fairs.
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